NEW PREMIUM HOLIDAY COTTAGE PROVIDER, DEVON HIDEAWAYS, LAUNCHES The Hideaways Holiday group has announced the launch of Devon Hideaways, a portfolio of cottages spanning the North, East, Central and West Devon, along with the South Hams. Devon Hideaways is the Hideaway Holiday Group’s ninth regional brand and follows the success of Cornwall Hideaways and Dorset Hideaways. Predominantly rural, with rolling hills open skies, Devon is most popular for Dartmoor and its quiet seaside villages and towns. Devon Hideaways’ collection of idyllic holiday cottages means it’s never been easier to escape for a honeymoon, mini-moon or staycation and the growing selection of properties ranges from rustic thatched cottages and elegant family manors to lighthouse keeper’s cottages. The emphasis is on the local knowledge of the people behind the brand, with their expertise and passion for their region. The result is a personalised service, top tips on local events and hidden gems and most of all, a memorable stay. James Boyce, managing director of the Hideaways Holidays Group, comments: “Devon has long been a dream location for us, with beautiful spots across the moors and the coast. We are pleased to offer stays in the area and have amassed an impressive range of properties available to book now. We are looking forward to continuing to see our offering in the area grow and with the help of our talented and experienced local team, are ready to help guests find the best properties to holiday in while championing local businesses and attractions.” Properties now available to rent include Gitcombe Manor in South Devon sleeping 13 guests from £1,617 for seven nights. Triton at Bull Point Lighthouse in Woolacombe sleeps four guests with prices starting at £545 for a short stay. The Tiny House in Bovey Tracey sleeps two guests with prices starting at £294 for a short stay, www.devonhideaways.co.uk PADSTOW DISTILLING WIN GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS Local Cornish distillers, Padstow Distilling have triumphed at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), earning four prestigious awards: Gold, Silver and two welldeserved Bronze medals. Specialising in crafting spirits with ingredients farmed and foraged on the North Cornwall coast, Padstow Distilling has gained a reputation for its small-batch spirits. Founder David McWilliams and his team use Cornish barley grown just one mile away from the distillery to create their base, with the process taking three weeks to ensure the highest quality of provenance for the distillery’s spirits. On the four award wins, David comments: “In the spirits world, few competitions are as incisive as the IWSC - and I’m very pleased with the results, not only because it confirms all our hard work has been worthwhile, but also because it shows the wider world how we can stand with the giants in the business. It’s the start of an exciting journey for us: each time we make a little improvement here or there in our recipes and methods, we can imagine our scores nudging ever so slightly higher, and that’s great motivation to do better each time. Thank you to all the judges at the IWSC for recognising our spirits!” Wins for Padstow Distilling include a Gold award for its vodka, Padstow Vodka Gun Point, a Silver award for its gin, Padstow Gin St George’s Well and Bronze awards for Padstow Rose Gin Hawker’s Cove and Navy Strength Gin Stepper Point. www.padstowdistilling.co.uk NEW CORNISH BEAUTY BRAND BELLE NATURAL UNVEILS NEW RANGE Founded just a few months ago in Cornwall, family-run business Belle Natural has hit the ground running by introducing a new range of seven innovative products for natural beauty and well-being – with more on the way. Belle Natural provides a trustworthy alternative for a more natural approach to personal care. Founder Freddie Latham says, “Belle Natural seeks to meet our client’s skin and hair care needs with natural solutions which are effective yet feel indulgent. All products are crafted with entirely plant-based ingredients and are free from harmful chemicals. The range includes a variety of products for skin and hair - for women and men alike.” Belle Natural was inspired by founder Freddie’s struggle with hair loss in his twenties. Growing disillusioned by conventional treatments, he turned to natural remedies - and his breakthrough came with rosemary oil. After extensive research and collaboration with his botanist mother and marketing-savvy sister, Freddie developed the Rosemary & Peppermint Hair Strengthening Oil. The spa-inspired Rosemary & Mint Hair Strengthening Oil, which combines the potent benefits of rosemary and peppermint oils, is particularly effective in reducing hair loss and stimulating hair growth by increasing blood flow to the scalp and blocking DHT. Belle Natural’s range now includes facial oils, skin radiance and hydration, and a scar and stretch mark oil, which aids skin repair and improves skin texture. With Belle Natural, clients can be certain they’re using products with natural ingredients and proven benefits. The products are free from parabens, synthetic fragrances, and other harmful chemicals - offering a safer alternative to achieve your beauty goals naturally. For more information, visit https://bellenatural.co.uk 11 LOCAL NEWS
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